Dialing in with Cropster Cafe
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Overview
This article explains how to dial in with Cropster Cafe. "Dialing in" is the process of fine-tuning the espresso machine and coffee parameters to achieve consistent, high-quality shots.
In Cropster, you can dial in two ways (both accessible via the Location Dashboard):
Instructions
Dialing in manually
The Location Dashboard serves as the default landing page for Baristas and Head Baristas when clicking Cafe.
- Log in to the online platform C-sar.
- Navigate to Cafe on the main menu bar.
- You will be directed to the Operations Fleet Dashboard. Switch to the Locations Dashboard.
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Select your Location.
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Click Log an Espresso.
- You can log an espresso entry manually for the selected location.
- Enter your Brew parameters.
- Categorize this entry as a Test or a Brew.
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Click Log brew.
Logging brews via the Recipe cards
- Find your recipes easily, organized by how you brew.
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Click the Log Brew button.
- Log your brew manually via the Dialing in manually page.
- Enter your Brew parameters.
- Categorize this entry as a Test or a Brew.
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Click Log brew.
Tips and Recommendations:
Swipe or scroll sideways to browse recipes on your Location dashboard.
Dialing in on connected espresso machines
💡 Good to Know
- La Marzocco: You can link recipes directly to specific machine buttons.
- BrewBeacon: Recipes are linked to individual Groupheads.
- You can assign multiple buttons or groupheads to the same recipe for consistent logging across your machine.
- Log in to the online platform C-sar.
- Navigate to Cafe on the main menu bar. Switch to the Location Dashboard.
- Select your Location.
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Click the ">" (chevron) next to your espresso machine.
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You will be directed to the Brew tab on the details page. (Optional) Click the
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Edit icon to adjust your brew parameters.
⚠️ Any edits to your Brew parameters will trigger a re-evaluation. If you switch to a different recipe, your brew will be measured against that recipe's specific ranges.
- Switch to the Recipes tab. Link your machine’s groupheads to the recipe. Tap a grey button to turn it green; any brew from that grouphead will now be logged under this recipe.
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Click Create a new recipe or Link recipe to link existing recipes.
If you have further questions, feedback, or concerns, please submit a support ticket directly from support.cropster.com